Neighborhood in Socorro, El Paso County

Living in Central Socorro, Socorro

D+

4th of 6areas in Socorro
Overall score 25 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Socorro overall: C-

Central Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 18,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.8 mi
Childcare1.2 mi
Library3.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
18,190
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$135,000
Household income
$54,900
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
82%
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What it's like to live in Central Socorro

Central Socorro is an area in Socorro with about 18,200 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Socorro is D+. That puts it 4th of 6 areas we grade in Socorro, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Socorro

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Socorro

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Central Socorro report card

Each grade compares Central Socorro with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,120, homes cost 2.5x income.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,900, 7.0% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 262 violent crimes per 100k, 713 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 27 min, 9.8% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    12% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    36% of adults uninsured.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    82% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Socorro compared with Socorro

Better than Socorro

  • Home value to income: 2.5x7% lower than Socorro (2.6x)

Worse than Socorro

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 65%12 points higher than Socorro (53%)
  • Median rent: $1,1209% higher than Socorro ($1,032)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.0%2 points higher than Socorro (4.8%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CEscontrias Steam AcademyElementary, Socorro ISD0.7 mi
  • CSocorro MiddleMiddle, Socorro ISD0.4 mi
  • BSocorro High SchoolHigh, Socorro ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Central Socorro

Median rent in Central Socorro is $1,120 a month, 9% higher than the Socorro median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $135,000, 7% lower than the Socorro median, which means a monthly payment of about $975 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSocorroTexas
Median rent9% higher than Socorro$1,120$1,032$1,403
Median home value7% lower than Socorro$135,000$144,500$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Socorro2.5x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Socorro65%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Socorro82%82%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Socorro6.2%5.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Socorro199620001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$975
Mortgage payment
$739
Property tax
$236
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $135,000 home in Central Socorro, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSocorroTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Socorro$54,900$54,744$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Socorro7.0%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Socorro20%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Socorro12%13%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Socorro27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Socorro9.8%6.9%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Socorro0.2%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Socorro90%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery low
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Socorro

Under 1826%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6436%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White2.1%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Black0%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Socorro

  1. 1CNorth SocorroMedian rent $990
  2. 2CSouthwest SocorroMedian rent $760
  3. 3C-Northwest SocorroMedian rent $1,310
  4. 5D-South SocorroMedian rent $850
  5. 6FEast SocorroMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DWayside VillageHouston
  2. D+Alex Cavazos ColoniaMission
  3. DCentral ChannelviewChannelview

Questions about Central Socorro

Is Central Socorro a good place to live?

Central Socorro covers part of Socorro, TX, home to about 18,200 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 6 areas we score in Socorro. It does best on home ownership and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Central Socorro?

Renters in Central Socorro pay a median of $1,120 a month, 9% higher than the Socorro median. The median home is worth $135,000, 7% lower than the Socorro median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Socorro.

What schools serve Central Socorro?

The closest rated public schools are Escontrias Steam Academy (elementary, rated C), Socorro Middle (middle, rated C) and Socorro High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 12 Census block groups in this part of Socorro that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.